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Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests
The 92-78 vote backed the coalition after a week of fuel blockades, and junior minister Michael Healy-Rae resigned during the debate.
- On Tuesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin's coalition government survived a Dáil confidence vote, defeating Sinn Féin's no-confidence motion by 92 votes to 78 after a week of nationwide fuel protests that blockaded ports and critical infrastructure.
- Blockades at ports and the Whitegate oil refinery caused severe supply disruptions, leaving around 700 filling stations dry and prompting the government to announce a €505 million support package to ease rising fuel costs.
- Junior Minister Michael Healy-Rae resigned and voted against the government during the debate, criticizing Taoiseach Martin for failing to listen to protesters; his unexpected departure highlighted deep divisions within the coalition's support base.
- Surviving the motion preserves the coalition but exposes a fragile 92-78 majority, leaving the government vulnerable to legislative challenges as it seeks to finalize the €505 million fuel support package with narrow independent backing.
- Opposition parties continue demanding an election, with Sinn Féin arguing the government is disconnected from ordinary people; political volatility raises the risk of by-elections in coming weeks as the coalition struggles to regain footing.
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Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns
Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during a debate in the Dail. The Irish Government has been accused of “arrogance” over the way it handled fuel protests during a debate on confidence in the coalition. Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during the debate as he said the Irish premier should have listened to protesters. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou Mc…
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